SEMIFLEXIBLE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

semiflexible

adjective

Definition of semiflexible

as in pliant

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Adjective

Fernández’s theory is that Mark must have told the women the code to his safe in his pliant stupor.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Definition of pliant

Adjective

Woven structures can combine several materials into forms that are soft, pliable and customizable, creating prospective applications in wearables, biomedical devices and aerospace.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Fazio wasn’t offering labor any leverage to make Lamont more generous or pliable.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pliable

Adjective

For someone with a flexible foot or a narrow forefoot where the toes tend to crowd each other, separating the big toe from the second toe can reduce rubbing and irritation.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, flexible polymers and skin-care-grade ingredients (like panthenol and glycerin) work together to hold styles, while still keeping hair hydrated and glossy.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

However, the primary reason for these willowy airfoils is entirely practical.

— David Szondy August 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Cosmos Cosmos help create an ethereal-looking garden, thanks to their long, willowy stems and bright, fluffy blooms that come in dozens of vibrant colors, from rich chocolate cosmos to delicate ‘Apricotta’ tones.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of willowy

Adjective

The best ones had multiple pockets, removable mesh pouches, and elastic loops to hold products in place and protect them from excess impact.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
The elastic insult is meant to belittle the target as inauthentic, attention-hungry, unserious, and unmanly.

— Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

Braised leeks hold their own against the supple quail leg, both absorbing the rich foie jus and allium romesco, and a little spark of kumquat.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
On the hydration front, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture for a plumper, more supple feel without piling on the weight.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of supple

Adjective

Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.

— Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.

— Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022

Definition of limber

Adjective

Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
YouTube and social media even walk viewers through DIY portable bidets built from plastic soda bottles.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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